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West Elk Mountains

The best walks and hikes in the West Elk Mountains

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Want to go hiking in the West Elk Mountains? In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of hikes and walking routes in the West Elk Mountains to bring you the best hiking routes in the region. To see which of our walks in the West Elk Mountains is the right one for you, browse real tips and photos uploaded by other hikers—and see what they had to say about each walk.

Last updated: October 29, 2025

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1. Gunnison Point & Oak Flat Loop Trail — South Rim — Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park

2.56km

00:48

100m

90m

Quiet loop through golden aspens to dramatic overlooks of the roaring Gunnison River below.

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Easy nature trail through high desert to dramatic overlook above the Black Canyon's depths.
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Rim trail through pinyon forest to Exclamation Point's dramatic views 1800 feet above the Gunnison River.
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Desert rim trail to Exclamation Point overlook and Green Mountain summit above Colorado's dramatic Black Canyon.
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Peaceful forest loop away from crowds, returning via canyon rim for wildlife and solitude.
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Dramatic canyon descent following cascading Curecanti Creek to the towering granite Curecanti Needle.
Intermediate
Desert trail to towering volcanic spires rising dramatically above Blue Mesa Reservoir's waters.
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Rugged descent via chains and cairns to camp beside the Gunnison River in cathedral-like canyon solitude.
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Steep descent from canyon rim to secluded riverside camp along Colorado's dramatic Black Canyon.
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Steep scramble through Douglas fir forests to secluded Gunnison River camping in dramatic canyon depths.
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